The Dark Corner Podcast

Bloody Halloween Music Special

The Bloody Halloween Music Special features as the first ever bonus episode of The Dark Corner Podcast. Herein, DJ Evil Dave presents ten select tracks. Moreover, each has the common theme of blood. Mostly, the artists fall into the category of dark electro. However, Dave includes some post punk. Also, he includes gothic rock and dark hip hop. Additionally, Dave rips into Apple and visits with an online friend.

Catalina

Dave updates his MacBook Pro to Catalina and suffers the consequences. First, Apple Music hasn’t as useful a search function as iTunes. Second, Audacity no longer recognizes microphone inputs. Finally, the obsolescence of the iPod for one unhappy Dave.

Bloody Halloween Music

In this Bloody Halloween Music Special, Dave presents the following ten songs. That is, he starts with some dark electro. First, Divergent:13 performs Bleeding Sun (Cutoff:Sky Remix) from equinox. Second, Hatemagick performs Serpent Blood from The Reptilian Suicide. Third, Totem Obscura plays Blut Marschiert from Matrix Downloaded 007.

DJ Evil Dave slows things down with some post punk and traditional goth. That is, DeStijl performs Burning Blood [hot mix] from The White Stripes. Also, Brotherhood plays The Blood Runs Cold from The Dark EP. Additionally, Sweet Spectra performs Under The Bloody Moon from She is the Dark.

Charon Exkadi performs Blutrote Rache from Die zwielicht Passion (CD 1). Also, Aengeldust plays Bloodsport (:WUMPSCUT: remix) from Matrix Downloaded 002. Krebs performs Blood and Stone from There’s a Lot of Industrial on This Compilation. Finally, Reactor7x plays Bloody Dreams from Disorder.

Shout outs

Finally, Dave shouts out Renee aztalantruf. Renee flew in to Salt Lake City for a concert. We took her to dinner and talked for five hours. We discussed music, pop culture, and social media. If you are ever in the twin cities, check out shows promoted by Kilted Farmer Koncerts.

XIII Death

We discuss the tarot card, XIII Death, in this episode of The Dark Corner podcast. First, Dave introduces spooky season with a Riff Raff impression. Also, Brandi and Dave stray into talking about bass guitar riffs. After that, we share news regarding a graphic novel. Additionally, we review some tv and film. Moreover, Dave presents the Dark Track of the episode and we shout out a couple of friends.

News

Our friend, Chris Bodily of Hatrobot, has created a graphic novel. Black Lantern is a Halloween themed comic book series. That is, it features a pumkinhead, a rockabilly witch, and a talking cat that can see ghosts. While the Kickstarter reached its goal, many rewards remain open until the 31st of October.

Reviews

First, we review the grounded science-fiction film, Ad Astra. Mainly, we contrast its internal story of father and son with its outer space setting. Also, we review a couple of creepy television shows. That is, we watch the first two episodes of Creepshow. We address both the pulp fiction and the existential horror elements of this anthology series. Meanwhile, Brandi celebrates the practical effect. Also, we watch the first two episodes of Evil. In this CBS series, a forensic psychologist aids a couple of assessors as they investigate religious claims of possession and miracles.

The Dark Track

Arts of Erebus perform Death Shall Have No Dominion (Vocal Mix) from On the Edge of Insanity (CD Edition). Arts of Erebus call both France and Germany home. They perform emotional gothic rock throughout Central Europe.

The Tarot: XIII Death

First, the tarot provides a useful tool for meditation. Second, The Death card suggests a transformation and very rarely an actual, physical death. In the point, we explore the symbolism of the Death card. That is, we explain the skeleton, the white horse, and the dead king to name just a few symbols. Also, we delve into the card’s numerology. Finally, we point out representations of death in pop culture.

Shout Outs

Dave shouts out a twitter follower and nonbinary Trek fan, @linearexistence. Also, Brandi shouts out our friend and improv coach, Matthew Tse. Happy Birthday, Matt!

Personal Discovery

In this episode of The Dark Corner, we look at diversity in Star Trek: Discovery. That is, we discuss representation in both casting and writing. In news, Dave struggles to find a sword. Additionally, Brandi plays Final Fantasy VIII. Also, we revisit Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the big screen.

News and Reviews

At FanX Fall 2019, Dave could not find a taiji sword at any of the many sword vendors. However, Brandi enjoys playing Final Fantasy VIII on her Playstation 4. Mostly, we enjoyed revisiting Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the big screen. That is, this is the first time Brandi has seen it in the cinema. Meanwhile, we pick up on some aspects of the film for the first time.

The Dark Track

Dave forms a new agreement with a publicist to bring you this episodes Dark Track. That is, B.F.G. formed as a post-punk band in Manchester during the summer of 1985. Of the ten tracks offered, Dave chose Anonymous. It appears on the 1989 album, Blue.

The Feminine Critique

The Feminine Critique podcast reviews two movie an episode. For example, The hosts, Emily and Christine, view each film from unique perspectives. That is, Emily enjoys pulp, exploitation, and really cheap and bad movies. Meanwhile, Christine values writing and performance.

Diversity in Discovery

In the Point, we discuss diversity casting in Discovery. That is, we illustrate how Discovery represents women, racial minorities, LGBTQ characters, the disabled, mental illness and alien races. For example, Sonequa Martin-Green plays Michael Burnham. Not only is she a woman of color, she also plays a foster child of Vulcan and human parents. Meanwhile, Wilson Cruz plays Dr. Hugh Culber, a gay person of color who also carries the burden of someone resurrected from the dead. Brandi and Dave talk about even more characters and the actors that portray them.

Shout Outs

Finally, Dave shouts to James Ferguson for creating our wonderful show art. In tandem, Brandi shouts out Chris Bodily and his Kickstarter for Black Lantern, a Halloween themed comic book.

FanX Fall 2019

The Dark Corner Podcast reports from FanX Fall 2019. That is, we share our experiences of attending Salt Lake City’s comic and pop culture convention. for instance, we attend panels and meet celebrities. Also, we shop and vendor booths and visit artist’s alley. for instance, Brandi commissions art for her Dungeons and Dragons character and we buy dice. .Also, we grab something to eat as well as admire all the cosplay. Speaking of, Brandi has her picture taken as the 13th Doctor.

Day 1

Brandi receives her special guest badge. Meanwhile, Dave discovers a short cut when going back to the car for his iPhone. Also, we meet Amy, Hayley and Zachary of Trek.fm. Furthermore, we bump into our friend, Allen. We meet with Brandi’s sister at the Droid Builders booth. mostly, we get our bearings and prepare for Day 2. However, we do buy a commemorative mug with free refills of root beer.

Day 2

We begin at celebrity row. That is, we meet Carlos Valdes from The Flash and Jason Isaacs from Star Trek: Discovery and Harry Potter. Also, we attend the celebrity spotlights for each in the grand ballroom. However, we had to duck out of the Jason Isaacs spotlight so Brandi could moderate on a panel. That is, Brandi hosts a panel on diversity in Star Trek. Afterwards, we share a burrito and walk the convention floor. Finally, we end day two by attending a panel on John Carpenter’s The Thing.

Day 3

We relax and take our time on the third day. For instance, we refill our mug of root beer. Also, Brandi chats with artists and their families. Also, Brandi falls in love with a plush Godzilla. Eventually, Brandi meets up with author, Jonathan Maberry, and finds out some scuttlebutt regarding an upcoming film and a Netflix series. Also, with the birth of Star Trek: Discovery art, Brandi commissions a bearded Spock from the Relics Comics booth. Finally, we attend a panel on the new Picard series.

The Dark Track

Finally, we end the show with a dark track. Damsel in the Dollhouse is the brainchild of Nina Tucciarelli from Montana. She performs Villains off the Feast of Villains album. Eerie synth pads contribute to this electro-industrial piece.

Tin Anniversary

It is our 10th anniversary of podcasting. As such, The Dark Corner Podcast celebrates with tin. That is, we talk at length about the soft, shiny metal. However, we provide a jumping on point for new listeners. For instance, we introduce ourselves and share our stories. Also, Dave gives updates on his computer issues. Furthermore, we review a musical play and several streaming tv series. On top of that, we have shout outs and a Dark Track.

News

Dave has a massive hard drive failure. For example, a new hard drive failed to mount. Also, an old hard drive converted files so they can no longer be accessed. Therefore, Dave shares his grief and frustration. however, there is hope as some files were stores on an even older hard drive. Meanwhile, many music downloads remained on the hard disk for the laptop.

Reviews

We review The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. For instance, we discuss the new theater in Centerville. Brandi shares how she knows one of the cast. Overall, is well acted and the song and dance numbers entertain. Meanwhile, the show has both funny and sad moments. Additionally, it features some audience participation.

In television, we wish GLOW had a little more wrestling. However, we enjoyed the social commentary and the character subplots. Also, we found Wu Assassins fun and exciting with amazing fight scenes. However, it has limited special effects and Dave found they were fast and loose with five element theory. Finally, we dip into the first two episodes of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Mostly, he praise its use of puppetry and fantastic art direction.

The Dark Track

Sweet Spectra from Santiago de Chile perform Fleshless. The traditionally gothic track features loads of reverb and guitar feedback. You can find this on the HISPANO-LATINO AMERICAN Gothic compilation.

The Greatest Generation

Once again, we air a promo for The Greatest Generation, a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine podcast on the Maximum Fun network. This clip features a song celebrating the drunk episodes.

Tin

In the point, we talk about tin. We get into the specifics of this element on the periodic table. Also, we get into different types of tins. That is, we discuss the shiny beta tin, and the dull alpha tin. Additionally, we show hoe tin is used in technology, from plating ships to providing electronic video screens. Moreover, we show how tin influences language and cultures. Finally, we list appropriate tin gifts for a 10th anniversary.

Shout Outs

Finally, we shout out or kind host, Mr. Tom Elliot of the Strange and Deadly and the Twilight Zone podcasts. Tom is a long time friend and a talented voice in the podcasting community. We’ll be back next week with a report from FanX Salt Lake Comics Convention.

100 Albums

We celebrate 100 episodes of The Dark Corner by listing 100 albums. That is, we each list 50 albums of note. Meanwhile, Brandi and Dave approach their lists differently. Also, we speak briefly about each album. Furthermore, we have time for shout outs and a Dark Track to end the show.

Brandi’s List

Brandi includes albums that reward multiple listens. Mainly, she lists metal bands such as Ayreon, Within Temptation and HIM. Also, she lists soundtracks to Hamilton, Five Guys Named Moe and Star Trek Discovery. Additionally, she mentions popular bands like Muse, The Killers and Imagine Dragons. However, she surprises with Duncan Sheik, My Darkest Days and Madonna. She rounds out her list with personal selections from Green Day, Blue October and My Chemical Romance.

Dave’s List

Dave started his list with 100 songs and pared them down to 50. Dave focuses mostly on gothic and industrial bands. For instance, he lists Bauhaus, The Sisters of Mercy and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Alternately, he lists Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly and KMFDM. Moreover, he lists live albums by Einstürzende Neubauten, Switchblade Symphony and Rammstein. A few surprise albums survived the culling. That is, Dave lists albums by Rasputina, Pouppée Fabrikk and Abney Park. Meanwhile, Dave lists a few nostalgic picks. For instance, he lists albums by Thee Clash, Duran Duran and Led Zeppelin.

Shout Outs

Dave shout outs Brandi’s appearance on the Pick a Disk podcast. Pick a Disk features host, Matt Latham, as he discusses an album with a featured guest. Previous episodes have included She Wants Revenge and HIM. Also, Brandi shouts out Chris Bodily. Also known as Hatrobot, Chris teaches a class on creating comic books. For instance, he has his own book in production. Check out Black Lantern.

The Dark Track

We end the episode with a song off one of the 100 albums. That is, The SlimP perform Lines from the album, Wavelands. The SlimP is a darkwave band from Cologne, Germany. What sets them apart from other bands is the introduction of a second bass player. For example, this leads to a heavier and more oppressive sound overall.

Stranger Things 3

Stranger Things 3 features as the point in this episode of The Dark Corner. Also, we review Toy Story 4. Additionally, we talk about Barry and The Boys. Furthermore, we feature a dark track of the fortnight and promote a fellow podcast. Finally, we shout out a couple of friends.

News and Reviews

First, in news, Dave manages to spend $200,000,000 in Grand Theft Auto V. Also, we discuss Toy Story 4. For instance, we point out feminist themes and the aging process. Furthermore, we discuss the dark comedy of Barry and The Boys. Additionally, we get into the social commentary of corporate sponsored superheroes. Meanwhile, we speak on diversity in superhero films.

The Dark Track

Invisible Devastation create a blend of harsh EBM and futurepop. Hailing for Nizhny Novgorod, Invisible Devastate perform their live shows in Russian peasant clothing. In this episode, we feature their song, Вторжение (The Invasion) from the ID EP.

Hello from the Magic Tavern

Three improvisers bring on special guests in this fantasy themed interview podcast. That is, Arnie, Chunt and Usidore the Blue meat strange characters as they travel the magical land of Foon. Season 3 is a great jump on point for Hello from the Magic Tavern.

Stranger Things 3

Mainly, we review season 3 of Stranger Things. That is, we look at the adult, teenager, and kid storylines. For instance, we see how the kids struggle with an interest in the opposite sex. Meanwhile, we see how Nancy resists under a sexist employer. Furthermore, we shake our heads at how Hopper slips back into toxic behavior. All the while, we see how Russian agents plan to benefit from the upside-down. Finally, we see the Mind Flayer as it rampages through Hawkins.

Shout Outs

Finally, I shout out twitter friend, Allen Marshall. Also, Brandi shouts out her Star Trek buddy, Chris Littlefield.

XII Hanged Man

XII Hanged Man features as the point for this episode of The Dark Corner. That is, we talk about how The Hanged Man relates to the Major and Minor Arcana. Also, we get into some banter. Furthermore, we play video games and we review a movie. Also, we play a song and we promote fellow podcasts.

Banter

Mainly, we complain about the heat. Also, Dave takes a vacation. he fills the time with a little house cleaning. Somehow, this evolves into a discussion of sound recording. Finally, we land on a gender neutral way to address an audience.

News and Reviews

In news, Brandi and Dave play video games. That is, Dave goes back to Grand Theft Auto V. Primarily, Dave strives for the Solid God, Baby! achievement. Also, he struggles to spend $200,000,000 across the three characters. Meanwhile, Brandi plays Fallout 4 with modifications. That is, she wears a custom Nuka-Girl outfit. Also, she praises the availability of perks and walled settlements.

In reviews, we watch Spider-Man: Far from Home. For instance, Brandi defends Mysterio’s plans while Dave struggles to suspend disbelief. However, both hosts enjoy the comedy and action. Also, Brandi and Dave point out several Easter eggs and nods to the comic book fans.

The Dark Track

Relating to the point of the episode, Double Eyelid performs Thee Hanged Woman from the album, Seven Years. Hailing from Toronto, Double Eyelid performs a blend of glam rock and post punk.

The Tarot: XII Hanged Man

In the point, we discuss the twelfth card of the Tarot. That is, The Hanged Man represents a time of reevaluation during the Fool’s journey. Mainly, we explain the symbolism of the card. For instance, we reveal the meaning of hanging upside-down by one foot. Also, we decode the color scheme of the card. Furthermore, we touch upon the numerology of The Hanged Man. That is, we reveal how it relates to the Empress, The World, and all the number three cards of the minor Arcana.

Shout Outs

Finally, we promote some fellow podcasts. Dave shouts out The Greatest Generation, a popular Star Trek podcast on Maximum Fun. Meanwhile, Brandi shouts out My Dad Wrote a Porno. This comedy podcast about the Belinda blinked books has developed a large celebrity fan base.

Spider-Man Into the Spider Verse

Into the Spider Verse features as our movie commentary this episode. Therefor, Brandi returns to the Dark Corner Podcast. That is, she joins Dave to talk over one of her favorite movies. For instance, we talk about animation and comic book history. Meanwhile, we look at the various representations of Spider-man.

We start with a little banter. For instance, Brandi prepare some home made chili. Also, we tell you when to sync your copy of Into the Spider Verse with our commentary. We praise the animation style. That is, we compare it to pop art and comic book illustrations. Dave notes the different designs in the characters. For instance, he mentions how the art of Bill Sienkiewicz inspired Kingpin.

Furthermore, we discuss the soundtrack and score. For instance, Brandi notes how The Prowler has a particular theme. Meanwhile, Dave points out the use of needle drops in establishing mood.

Also, we reflect on seeing the movie trailer. We recount seeing a young boy’s wonder at seeing a Spider-man and a young person of color. Furthermore, we touch upon the portrayal of a multi-ethnic family.

Additionally, we follow the story. We trace the arcs of both heroes and villains. Also, we point out foreshadowing and pay offs. Meanwhile, we look at how Milo grows as the main character.

Finally, we look at the success of the film. For instance, we list its rewards and the comments celebrities made regarding the film. Also, we stick around for the post credit sequence.

The Dark Track

To end the show, we play out with a cover of The Spider-man Theme as performed by Richard Cheese from his Hail To The Cheese: Richard Cheese’s All-American Greatest Hits (Family Friendly) album. Richard Cheese released the album for free on July 4th, 2012.

Devils in My Details

The Dark Corner reviews Devils in My Details. That is, he comments on ohGr‘s third studio album. For instance, he interprets each song in order. However, before that Dave responds to an iTunes review. Also, he reviews Eddie Izzard’s Wunderbar as well as Jessica Jones, Swamp Thing and the new Men in Black.

The Maron Open

First, Dave responds to an iTunes review. The Dark Corner received criticism for not discussing the topic sooner. However, many podcast open with banter. Furthermore, popular podcasts feature additional segments.

News and Reviews

Brandi and Dave attend Wunderbar. That is, they see Eddie Izzard perform in his most recent stand-up comedy tour. Also, we shop and one in Salt Lake City. Furthermore, Dave reviews a couple of superhero shows. First, he praises the horror in Swamp Thing. Second, he addresses the issues of introducing a serial murderer in Jessica Jones. Furthermore, Dave points out the few things to enjoy in Men in Black International.

The Dark Track

ohGr performs an extended version of Tragek. Try Gek appears on ohGr’s fourth studio album, unDeveloped.

Twice as Bright, Half as Long

The Twice as Bright, Half as Long podcast reviews television series. That is, Dave and Ian cover episodes of television series that last no more than two seasons. You can find TABHAL on Earth-2.net.

Devils in My Details Album Review

Finally, DJ Evil Dave reviews Devils in My Details. While Nivek Ogre’s side project exhibits more pop friendly aspects, his third album proves more dark and personal. Dave interrogates this concept album song by song. That is, he reviews each track from the aggressive Shhh to the reflective Witness. Finally, Dave honors the album as a musical diary from the point of view of a struggling drug addict. Additionally, Dave reflects on the tour to support the album.